Bankruptcy Blog
Posted on Jun 14, 2013 By San Antonio Bankruptcy Lawyer
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in or near San Antonio, Texas, then you will need to file with the United States Bankruptcy Court – Western District of Texas. This particular ...
Continue reading "How to File Bankruptcy in San Antonio" »
Posted on May 31, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Can you no longer afford to pay your creditors? Is your home at risk for foreclosure? Bankruptcy is likely an option you are considering. There are many types of bankruptcy as well as many ...
Continue reading "How Do I Know if Bankruptcy Is Right for Me?" »
Posted on May 29, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
While individuals and corporations require attorney representation when filing for bankruptcy, individual filers may choose to represent themselves. While this option is available, it may not always ...
Continue reading "Do I Need a Lawyer to File Bankruptcy?" »
Posted on May 23, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
At the peak of the recession, over one million Americans were filing for bankruptcy each year. In fact in 2008, 1.07 million U.S. residents filed some form of bankruptcy. Who are these millions of ...
Continue reading "The Face of Bankruptcy" »
Posted on May 15, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Did you know that 40 percent of the largest business bankruptcies in U.S. history occurred during our country's most recent recession? The recession hurt more than just individuals, it harmed ...
Continue reading "Largest Bankruptcies in U.S. History" »
Posted on Mar 20, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Before understanding how bankruptcy might affect a second mortgage, you must understand how second mortgages work. With both a first and a second mortgage loan, the lender places what is known as a ...
Continue reading "2nd Mortgages and Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Feb 18, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Millions of Americans are in debt. What happens if that debt hasn't been paid off at the time of the debtor's death? Does the deceased's debt negatively impact their remaining loved ones? ...
Continue reading "What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?" »
Posted on Feb 4, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Did you know that creditors and collection agencies have a time limit when it comes to suing debtors over their outstanding debts? This time limit is called the statute of limitations. These ...
Continue reading "Statute of Limitations for Creditors" »
Posted on Jan 28, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
Before you consider filing for bankruptcy, there are many debt relief alternatives that you should consider. In many cases, individuals are able to resolve and pay down their debts in other ways ...
Continue reading "Before You Consider Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Jan 1, 2013 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are a cosigner or you are considering asking someone you know to cosign on a loan, there are many factors you must first consider. For the main signer, you must think about the ways in which ...
Continue reading "Cosigners and Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Dec 21, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
As a part of formal credit counseling services between debtors and certified counseling organizations, debtors will have to enter into a debt management plan (DMP). Rather than loose guidelines, a DMP ...
Continue reading "What is a Debt Management Plan?" »
Posted on Dec 3, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
If you have made the decision or are considering the decision of filing for bankruptcy, there is important information you must know about credit counseling and debt education programs. Depending on ...
Continue reading "How to Choose a Credit Counselor" »
Posted on Oct 18, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is another type of debt management, and it is done by consolidating your debt into one reasonable payment under the protection of bankruptcy and protection from the ...
Continue reading "Understanding Chapter 13 Early Termination" »
Posted on Oct 15, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Debt consolidation is a way to make your many different debts become one, therefore allowing you to be responsible for just one payment a month instead of say, ten different debt bills. As with every ...
Continue reading "Debt Consolidation: Benefits and Downsides" »
Posted on Oct 11, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
You are not alone, so many people have lost their jobs over the past few years because of the recession, and finding new employment is quite difficult to come by. You have been an honest worker, and ...
Continue reading "I Lost My Job and Filed for Bankruptcy: How Do I Restore My Credit?" »
Posted on Oct 9, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
It is not unheard of for people to make their decisions based on how something will affect the economy, whether this means investing here or buying there, we are in a circle of life economy, and ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy: Does it Help or Hurt the Economy?" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
John L. Smith is an Arkansas coach who may have gotten in a little over his head with an investment group along with five other people. According to USA Today, he filed for bankruptcy two weeks ago ...
Continue reading "Arkansas Coach John L. Smith Files for Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Sep 27, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
General Motors was dealing with deep financial struggles and they received a federal bailout that was approved by Barak Obama in 2009, an act that he claims was one of his first achievements as ...
Continue reading "Lawsuit Against GM May Unravel Their 2009 Federal Bailout" »
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Choosing to take the step of filing for bankruptcy can be a frightening experience for some, and yet it is an effective way for an individual to fight off their debt. While a person is under ...
Continue reading "Do I Have to Receive Permission From the Court to Sell My Property Under Bankruptcy?" »
Posted on Sep 19, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Japan Airlines was forced into bankruptcy and in 2010 Kazuo Inamori became the new chair of the company who was struggling in the bankrupt state. Even as the new chairman of the company, he boldly ...
Continue reading "Japan Airlines Makes a Comeback After Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Bankruptcy can be a difficult decision to make for any individual, it requires a person to realize that they have come to the place where they are no longer in control of their debt, and there is no ...
Continue reading "Rising Out of the Ashes of Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Sep 13, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
There is a lot going on in the world of air travel, and American Airlines is trying to continue to climb their way out of debt with the protection of their recent bankruptcy filing. In the crazy ...
Continue reading "American Airlines Making Steps Towards Recovery in Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Sep 12, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Swallowing the pill of bankruptcy can be a lot for anyone to handle, especially if they have no idea what it really means. Unfortunately, many people avoid the route of bankruptcy for that very ...
Continue reading "Common Bankruptcy Questions" »
Posted on Sep 6, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
Due to falling production and an inevitable $89 million interest payment, ATP has chosen to arrange a $700 million revolving credit facility, and will then file for bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg ...
Continue reading "ATP Oil & Gas Files for Bankruptcy in Texas" »
Posted on Sep 4, 2012 By Malaise Law Firm
After you file for bankruptcy, there is a waiting period where several things can happen. According to financial planner Kevin Bourke, there is always a lapse of time after a bankruptcy discharge ...
Continue reading "The Bankruptcy Waiting Period" »
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How to File Bankruptcy in San Antonio
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| If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in or near San Antonio, Texas, then you will need to file with the United States Bankruptcy Court – Western District of Texas. This particular district has five court locations. One of those ... |
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| May 31, 2013 |
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How Do I Know if Bankruptcy Is Right for Me?
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| Can you no longer afford to pay your creditors? Is your home at risk for foreclosure? Bankruptcy is likely an option you are considering. There are many types of bankruptcy as well as many alternatives to bankruptcy. The right option for you may not ... |
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| May 29, 2013 |
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Do I Need a Lawyer to File Bankruptcy?
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| While individuals and corporations require attorney representation when filing for bankruptcy, individual filers may choose to represent themselves. While this option is available, it may not always to wise to take it. There are many benefits to ... |
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| May 23, 2013 |
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The Face of Bankruptcy
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| At the peak of the recession, over one million Americans were filing for bankruptcy each year. In fact in 2008, 1.07 million U.S. residents filed some form of bankruptcy. Who are these millions of people? Bankruptcy statistics have yielded some ... |
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| May 15, 2013 |
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Largest Bankruptcies in U.S. History
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| Did you know that 40 percent of the largest business bankruptcies in U.S. history occurred during our country's most recent recession? The recession hurt more than just individuals, it harmed businesses. When businesses were harmed, the economy ... |
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| March 20, 2013 |
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2nd Mortgages and Bankruptcy
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Before understanding how bankruptcy might affect a second mortgage, you must understand how second mortgages work. With both a first and a second mortgage loan, the lender places what is known as a lien against the house. The lender will place one ... |
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| February 18, 2013 |
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What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Millions of Americans are in debt. What happens if that debt hasn't been paid off at the time of the debtor's death? Does the deceased's debt negatively impact their remaining loved ones? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ... |
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| February 04, 2013 |
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Statute of Limitations for Creditors
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Did you know that creditors and collection agencies have a time limit when it comes to suing debtors over their outstanding debts? This time limit is called the statute of limitations. These particular debts can also be referred to as "time ... |
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| January 28, 2013 |
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Before You Consider Bankruptcy
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Before you consider filing for bankruptcy, there are many debt relief alternatives that you should consider. In many cases, individuals are able to resolve and pay down their debts in other ways rather than resorting straight to bankruptcy. It is ... |
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| January 01, 2013 |
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Cosigners and Bankruptcy
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| If you are a cosigner or you are considering asking someone you know to cosign on a loan, there are many factors you must first consider. For the main signer, you must think about the ways in which this agreement could affect your cosigner. For ... |
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| December 21, 2012 |
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What is a Debt Management Plan?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| As a part of formal credit counseling services between debtors and certified counseling organizations, debtors will have to enter into a debt management plan (DMP). Rather than loose guidelines, a DMP is actually a formal agreement that a debtor ... |
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| December 03, 2012 |
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How to Choose a Credit Counselor
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| If you have made the decision or are considering the decision of filing for bankruptcy, there is important information you must know about credit counseling and debt education programs. Depending on your unique circumstances, you may be required to ... |
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| October 18, 2012 |
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Understanding Chapter 13 Early Termination
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Chapter 13 bankruptcy is another type of debt management, and it is done by consolidating your debt into one reasonable payment under the protection of bankruptcy and protection from the creditor’s harassment. Many times people who want to file ... |
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| October 15, 2012 |
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Debt Consolidation: Benefits and Downsides
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| Debt consolidation is a way to make your many different debts become one, therefore allowing you to be responsible for just one payment a month instead of say, ten different debt bills. As with every decision in life there is an upside as well as a ... |
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| October 11, 2012 |
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I Lost My Job and Filed for Bankruptcy: How Do I Restore My Credit?
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| Posted By Malaise Law Firm |
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| You are not alone, so many people have lost their jobs over the past few years because of the recession, and finding new employment is quite difficult to come by. You have been an honest worker, and no matter what you do, the small odds and end times ... |
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